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Neuroendocrine Axes

Meaning

Neuroendocrine Axes refer to the complex, integrated feedback loops that link the central nervous system, particularly the hypothalamus, with the endocrine glands, thereby coordinating the body’s physiological response to both internal and external stimuli. The most clinically significant examples include the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA), -Thyroid (HPT), and -Gonadal (HPG) axes. These axes function as the primary mechanism for maintaining systemic homeostasis, translating neural input into hormonal output that governs metabolism, stress response, and reproduction. The health of these axes is paramount to overall vitality and longevity.